Building the resilience of 73 rural communities across 6 countries in Africa

COVID-19 arrived in Africa in late February 2020, and its effects have been felt throughout the continent

For Africa Foundation, this crisis necessitated a new set of priorities to build the resilience of the vulnerable rural communities neighbouring our lodges, and the Africa Foundation COVID-19 Campaign was created comprising six areas of focus:

• Clinic Support
• Water Access
• Food Assistance
• Business Support
• School PPE
• Classrooms

Many of these are short to medium term initiatives outside Africa Foundation’s standard focus, in which they are working with other stakeholders and existing food banks.

2020 Milestones:

• 73 Communities supported
• 7 134 Food parcels distributed in Southern Africa
• 24 Rural clinics across all regions assisted
• 36 Schools and crèches across all regions supported
• 14 Boreholes repaired / drilled across all regions
• 11 000 Villagers benefit from new clinic in Zanzibar
• 215 Hippo Water Rollers funded
• 5 040 Vegetable-garden starter packs
• 1 300 Kenyan community members receive food support
• 511,934 USD raised towards COVID-19 projects in 2020
• Phase 1 Moya-Moyoka Secondary High School completed